User manual FURMAN SPB8C

[. . . ] The SPB-8C makes pack-up simple and convenient. Unpatching several effects boxes and pedals is no longer required, since the large VelcroTM sheet and included mating strips firmly secures all of your pedals in place. The top cover of the SPB-8C is made of highimpact plastic, and comes equipped with a retractable handle and wheels for easy transportation. · · · · · · · · · · · The pedal board is a solid, nonslip base for pedal effects that lets you leave everything powered up and patched together as you like it A road worthy, high-impact plastic case with a removable top cover, retractable handle and inline skate wheels for easy transportation Eight completely isolated, regulated and short protected 9VDC, 100mA outlets All signal jacks and 9VDC power jacks are insulated and isolated, eliminating noisy ground loops Stereo effects return, effects loop, and amplifier outputs Multi-tap toroidal transformer for ultra low-noise performance Four widely spaced 120V AC, 15 amp outlets allow enough room for "wall warts" Furman's quality spike and surge suppression and EMI/RFI filtering assures clean power Pedal effects attach securely to a 13. 75" x 26. 75" VelcroTM pad Heavy duty, illuminated power switch for easy viewing on stage Very long 10-foot, detachable power cord Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Furman SPB-8C -- the next generation in pedal board design with the touring musician in mind. The SPB-8C is the most rugged, versatile, and useful board available anywhere. [. . . ] Eight miniplug-to-DC cables are provided with the SPB8C. Some 9V pedals use a miniplug connector instead of a DC connector. One miniplug-to-miniplug cable is provided with the SPB-8C for such pedals. Finally, a few pedals have no provision for any form of power other than batteries. Should you encounter one of these, one miniplug-to-battery-clip cable is also provided. To use it, simply remove the battery and connect the pedal's battery clip to the one on the cable. Each of the SPB-8C's DC power outputs is isolated, individually fused, and protected against shorts, so pedals can be plugged in without risk even while the pedal board is powered up. Each output can supply up to 100 mA, which should be adequate for virtually any pedal. Because the SPB-8C is protected by Furman's famous power conditioning capability, your valuable pedals will be protected from damage from spikes and surges. 120 VAC Power may be needed for a few pedals. Four grounded, 15A outlets are provided. These may also be used for non-pedal effects, such as those mounted in racks, or other equipment, such as aplifiers, etc. Packing up: Once all pedals have been positioned, linked in a signal chain, and powered, the SPB8C is ready for use on stage. After use, just place the cover over the entire board, secure the four latches, and off you go. Sample Hookups The SPB-8C offers very flexible patching options that will allow easy connection of mono and/or stereo pedal effects, rack effects, and instruments and amps. Several examples are presented here to illustrate its capabilities. To understand the patch bay, consider the "normal" signal flow through it, indicated by the arrows showing direction: SIGNAL DIRECTION EXTERNAL EFFECTS RIGHT (STEREO) OUT TO AMP INPUT RETURN SEND IN FROM PEDALS LEFT (MONO) OUT TO AMP INPUT RETURN EXTERNAL EFFECTS SEND IN FROM PEDALS (MONO) SIGNAL DIRECTION Note that there are two seperate channels, LEFT (mono) and RIGHT (stereo). If nothing is plugged into the effects return jack, the signal will flow unimpeded from the first jack, IN FROM PEDALS, to the OUT TO AMP INPUT jack. The send jacks are unswitched and may be used to take a "tap" off the signal path without breaking it, provided the effect return jack is not being used. All hookups begin by connecting the guitar or other instrument into the the input of the first pedal in the chain. From there, the exact hookup used depends on whether the pedals have mono or stereo outputs, whether rack effects as well as pedals are used, and whether one or two amps are used. -- SPB-8C Owner's Manual A Note On The Current Requirements Of Pedal Effects Each of the SPB-8C's 9VDC outlets has a maximum current rating of 100 mA, yet certain pedals state power requirements of 200 mA or more. Most of the time, these specifications are more indicative of a desired level of regulation from a wall wart than an actual constant current requirement. Typically, the actual current draw is no more than 50 mA, so the SPB-8C's supply will in fact be more than adequate. [. . . ] The sole and exclusive obligation of Manufacturer shall be to repair or replace the defective Product in the manner and for the period provided above. Manufacturer shall not have any other obligation with respect to the Products or any part thereof, whether based on contract, tort, strict liability or otherwise. Under no circumstances, whether based on this Limited Warranty or otherwise, shall Manufacturer be liable for incidental, special, or consequential damages. Manufacturer's employees or representatives' ORAL OR OTHER WRITTEN STATEMENTS DO NOT CONSTITUTE WARRANTIES, shall not be relied upon by Purchaser, and are not a part of the contract for sale or this limited warranty. [. . . ]